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SL12 VGA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,594 mi
Last recorded43,594 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VGA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,594 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2024 40,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under carriage heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe and axle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,267 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 39,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to clynder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to clinders (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front flexies. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,492 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly grooved and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls and treads slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls and treads slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls and treads slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls and treads slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,126 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,234 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 18,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2015 18,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SL12 VGA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL12 VGA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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